Navegantes
Navegantes is a coastal and tourist city located in Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil. The population is 72,772 (2015 est.) in an area of 112.0 km².[1]
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| Coordinates: 26°53′56″S 48°39′14″W | |
| Country |  |
| Region | South |
| State |  |
| Founded | August 26, 1962 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Carlos de Souza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 112.0 km2 (43.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 72,772 |
| • Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (BRST) |
| HDI (2000) | 0.774 |
| Website | www.navegantes.sc.gov.br |
Ministro Victor Konder International Airport serves the popular beach resort of Balneário Camboriú, and other cities including Itajaí and Blumenau.
Economy: The main activity is fishing industry and ship building. A private port was built in 2007, served by 4 berths (approx. 900m straight) and focused on refrigerated container cargo, due to Santa Catarina State have the biggest meat industry in Brazil. As of 2012, there were 6 cranes, and plans for expansion of the quay.[2]
References
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| Blumenau | |
| Itajaí | |
| Ituporanga | |
| Rio do Sul | |
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